Overview

There are over 800 companies operating in the ICT sector in Thames Gateway Kent, employing nearly 1,600 people. Many are involved in emerging technologies - energetic, small start-ups with significant growth potential.

Key Facts

• Companies: Thames Gateway Kent has a cluster of information and communication technology multinational and start-up businesses including Fuji Copian, Sota and Dream Studios.
• Academic Excellence: Kent's excellent university base hosts nearly 2,000 students in ICT disciplines. Chatham Maritime is home to the University of Greenwich's acclaimed Computer and Communications Engineering department. The University College for the Creative Arts is a world acclaimed centre of excellence for design and creative media.
• Incubator Space: Thames Gateway Kent is home to one of two SEEDA Enterprise Hubs which are recognised as leading Europe in business incubation good practice for fast growing technology companies. The Kent Science Park has the role of transferring technology and know-how from universities and research institutes to business.
• Business economy: There are over 800 ICT companies Thames Gateway Kent employing around 1,600 staff with ICT skills. Research shows that the ICT sector is growing, and over 80% of companies rated Kent as a good location for ICT business.
  

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